Impact of Information Technology on Education
When I was informed that I was going to speak about I.T., I felt excited and apprehensive at the same time. Excited, because this is a subject that is very close to my heart and which I strongly advocate. Apprehensive, because I am not sure if I will be able to effectively share with you the impact technology has on learning.But I guess I will never know unless I try. What I am about to present today is a result of the countless hours I spent on the Internet. Actually, I was supposed to discuss mutli-media instruction only, but I believe that multi-media is only one of several technology tools available for us now
"The key is to effectively use technology in a way that students will be motivated and eventually become engaged learners. Examples of technology include:· Overhead/slide Projectors· Video recorder, players and televisions· Multimedia· Computers· The internetNow I am sure that all of us, in our years as college instructors have, in one way or another, used at least one of the technology listed here. When a student uses a computer to type his report, it does not mean that the technology is being effectively used. But how do we know that were making the best use of technology? How can we be sure that were using technology to support what we know about how students learn best? How can we make sure that technology supports engaged learning?Learning according to modern definition, is determined by how well students perform on standardized tests. Technology is being used in education as a tool for learning, collaboration, curriculum development, and staff development. It is just being used to fulfill a task. To be able to meet the demands of present times, a new definition of learning is required. Engaged Learners are characterized by: · Responsible for their own learning· Energized by learning· Strategic· CollaborativeYou are now probably thinking, why is she telling us all these things? Well, evidence indicates that when used effectively: "Technology applications can support higher-order thinking by engaging students in authentic, complex tasks within collaborative learning contexts. So for starters, let me present to you a simple definition of Information Technology: I. According to the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, researchers and traditional reformers have shifted from traditional definitions of learning and course design to models of engaged learning. And these is collectively called as Information Technology.
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